両

Kanji

 * 1) both
 * 2) old Japanese coin
 * 3) two
 * 4) counter for carriages

Readings
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From native roots:

Etymology 1
From.

Pronunciation

 * This pitch accent only applies when this is used as a standalone noun.

Noun

 * 1) the both of something
 * 2) a traditional unit of currency
 * 1) a traditional unit of currency

Prefix

 * 1) both

Etymology 2
From. Possibly related to root koro in reference to rolling, as in,.

Counter

 * 1)  a traditional unit of weight, roughly equivalent to 37.5 grams

Usage notes
The koro reading appears to be obsolete, superseded by ryō above.

Etymology 3
Probably from.

Counter

 * 1) a car of a train

Usage notes
Usually replaces and extended shinjitai form  in modern usage.